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A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a family of polymer and fullerene materials that enabled multiple cases of high-efficiency polymer solar cells. The team, led by Prof He Yan of the Department of Chemistry, discovered a material design motif that led to three new polymers and over ten high-performance material combinations yielding solar cell efficiencies of up to 10.8%, a new record for single-junction polymer solar cells.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented its third “President’s Outstanding Service Award”to acclaim dedicated non-academic staff members for their outstanding performance and contributions to the University. The three awardees are Ms Margaret Chau, Head (Research and Graduate Studies Administration) in the Office of the Dean of Engineering, Mr Mike Hudson, Director of the Facilities Management Office, and Dr Chi Moon Li, Senior Manager of the Health, Safety and Environment Office. Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST, extended his profound gratitude to the awardees for their continuous contributions to the University. “I am very impressed with the devotion and exemplary performance of our staff members. The well-deserved awardees serve as role models for our colleagues with dedication and perseverance. We believe our people are our greatest assets, and they are the key force that drives the University to make continued advancement,” he said.

UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading global aluminum producer, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have invited Mr Ronnie C Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, to speak at the UC RUSAL President’s Forum on 13 November 2014.   The forum will be hosted by Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST. At the Forum, Mr Ronnie C Chan will share insights on “A Global Perspective: the Future of China and Hong Kong in the Next Decade”.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 22nd Congregation today (7 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders. Acting Chairman of the University Council Mr Martin Y Tang, presided over today’s ceremony. Sir Michael Moritz, Chairman of Sequoia Capital, delivered commencement speech following the conferment of the Honorary Degrees. HKUST honorary doctorates are awarded to outstanding individuals in recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions. This year’s recipients were (in alphabetical order): Prof Chih-Ming HO, Ben Rich-Lockheed Martin Chair Professor at UCLA - Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Dr Michael Hoi Hung MAK, SBS, JP, former HKUST Council Vice-Chairman - Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa

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A HKUST research team led by Prof Benzhong Tang,Stephen Kam-chuen Cheong Professor of Science, Chair Professor of Chemistry at HKUST, has discovered new aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials which could be used for applications in forensic science and bacterial imaging. The new AIE materials produce fingerprints of much better quality as compared to carbon powder, saving 90 per cent of the time in evidence collection. They also make a more accurate and stable agent in detecting bacterial activities. Prof Benzhong Tang said AIE gives fingerprints of much better quality and more efficiently than the carbon powder which is now being used by police. AIE does not involve a transfer. Police can simply take a picture of a fingerprint, which turns fluorescent when stained with the AIE material, then send the image to a smart device for comparison on a database.

Facing the global trend of internationalization and multiculturalism, it is important for us to develop critical thinking with diversified perspectives of the world. It would be a very precious opportunity to gain such knowledge. That is why Vanessa Lau and Matthew Tang are so grateful for having the chance to work in the offices of United States Congressmen. Supported by the University, the two Global China Studies students under the School of Humanities and Social Science joined an exchange program offered by the Catholic University of America (UCA) at Washington DC. Since January, they have been working as congressional interns in the offices of Chicago Democrat Congressman Bobby Rush and Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young respectively.